Article
The spectrum of mutations in erythrokeratodermias--novel and de novo mutations in GJB3.
Human genetics - 1 Mar 2000
Richard G, Brown N, Smith L E, Terrinoni A, Melino G, Mackie R M, Bale S J, Uitto J
Abstract excerpt
Intercellular channels in skin are a complex and functionally diverse system formed by at least eight connexins (Cx). Our recent molecular studies implicating Cx defects in inherited skin disorders emphasize the critical role of this signaling pathway in epidermal differentiation. Erythrokeratodermia variabilis (EKV) is an autosomal dominant genodermatosis with a striking phenotype characterized by the...
Topics
- Connexins
- DNA Mutational Analysis
- Erythema
- Female
- Genes, Dominant
- Genotype
- Humans
- Keratosis
- Male
- Mutation
- Pedigree
- Phenotype
- Skin Diseases
